University of Nottingham

About: University of Nottingham is a education organization based out in Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Context (language use). The organization has 54772 authors who have published 119600 publications receiving 4227408 citations. The organization is also known as: The University of Nottingham & University College, Nottingham.

Qualitative research methods in health technology assessment: a review of the literature.

Abstract: ed summaries and general concepts can be formulated, which may, upon further investigation, be found to be germane to a wider variety of settings. Case studies, therefore are not necessarily restricted

Effect of comorbidities and postoperative complications on mortality after hip fracture in elderly people: prospective observational cohort study

Abstract: Objectives To evaluate postoperative medical complications and the association between these complications and mortality at 30 days and one year after surgery for hip fracture and to examine the association between preoperative comorbidity and the risk of postoperative complications and mortality. Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting University teaching hospital. Participants 2448 consecutive patients admitted with an acute hip fracture over a four year period. We excluded 358 patients: all those aged Interventions Routine care for hip fractures. Main outcome measures Postoperative complications and mortality at 30 days and one year. Results Mortality was 9.6% at 30 days and 33% at one year. The most common postoperative complications were chest infection (9%) and heart failure (5%). In patients who developed postoperative heart failure mortality was 65% at 30 days (hazard ratio 16.1, 95% confidence interval 12.2 to 21.3). Of these patients, 92% were dead by one year (11.3, 9.1 to 14.0). In patients who developed a postoperative chest infection mortality at 30 days was 43% (8.5, 6.6 to 11.1). Significant preoperative variables for increased mortality at 30 days included the presence of three or more comorbidities (2.5, 1.6 to 3.9), respiratory disease (1.8, 1.3 to 2.5), and malignancy (1.5, 1.01 to 2.3). Conclusions In elderly people with hip fracture, the presence of three or more comorbidities is the strongest preoperative risk factor. Chest infection and heart failure are the most common postoperative complications and lead to increased mortality. These groups offer a clear target for specialist medical assessment.

Motivational Strategies in the Language Classroom

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: WHAT THIS BOOK IS ABOUT AND HOW IT CAN BE USED 1. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE 2. CREATING THE BASIC MOTIVATIONAL CONDITIONS 3. GENERATING INITIAL MOTIVATION 4. MAINTAINING AND PROTECTING MOTIVATION 5. ROUNDING OFF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: ENCOURAGING POSITIVE SELF-EVALUATION CONCLUSION: TOWARDS A MOTIVATION-SENSITIVE TEACHING PRACTICE